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Ametal rod needs to be 9 feet and 5.5 inches in length. the sections of the poles being used are each 1 foot and 10.5 inches long. how many 1ft 10.5in sections would be needed to complete the 9ft 5.5in metal rod? and how many inches of material will be left?

What is the probability of throwing several dice with sum equal to 6 (six)? show the ways of possibilities for sum 6 (as the numerator) and the ways of throwing n dices for n = 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 as denominator for all the questions to earn full credits. (a)throw one die, (b) throw two dice, (c) throw three dice (d) throw 4 dice, (e) throw 5 dice